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[quote=Anonymous]I've been to Paris many times since 2009.  I love it.  Avoid the primary "tourist spots" during peak times, just like in any other city and you will be fine.  I certainly found quiet streets to stroll (even along the seine!!!) in the evening, I found a quiet spot in Notre-Dame to pray with my (then fiance) the day we got engaged.  We had no issue finding a little cafe to toast our engagement (and we split a sandwich because we were broke and 22).  I had no problem finding a quiet, grassy spot to sit with a cold drink, my husband, and our then 12 month old to have a quiet break and just enjoy being near the eiffel tower. I had no issue finding a beautiful, quiet, rooftop bar with a view of the eiffel tower where I was able to get a drink with my husband then walk around Montmartre to find an adorable, little restaurant where we enjoyed a 2-3 hour delicious meal.  I often prefer smaller towns in France just because I am not a huge city person, but I don't find Paris to be "ruined".  Prepare yourself to be harassed by the people jingling tiny eiffel towers directly under it or when going up sacre-coeur, keep a firm grasp on your purse/wallet and do not engage with people trying to get you to sign something but that could be anywhere.

I'm thankful costs are relatively affordable so that I CAN take my children around the world.  The need to be exposed to the global world now more than ever.  I don't want them to have a closed, small world-view and travel certainly helps.

Since you remember 1990 so well...I am guessing perhaps you are nearing retirement or are already retired.....do slow travel.  Rent an apartment in a small city/town and live there for a 1 month, 2 months...whatever. You will see that these places aren't "ruined". Most of us simply do not have the opportunity for such slow travel.  [/quote]

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